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“Garden lice”, let’s go! Airline testing tool to shame early adopters – National

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“Garden lice”, let’s go! Airline testing tool to shame early adopters – National

Anyone who has flown on a major airline in recent years knows the scourge of so-called “gate lice,” even if they have never been able to put a name to these particular violations of airline etiquette. Simply put, “gate lice” is a derogatory term that refers to passengers who prematurely gather around a gate long […]

American Airlines' new system calls for passengers who board early

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American Airlines' new system calls for passengers who board early

Boarding a plane can be a stressful and hectic process for anyone, especially if someone cuts the cord and boards before they should. American Airlines is working to resolve this issue. The airline has tested a new boarding system that will help weed out “gate lice” from passengers boarding the plane. Trying to get to […]

American Airlines is testing a new system to humiliate “gate lice,” the people who try to board planes before their seat section is called

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American Airlines is testing a new system to humiliate “gate lice,” the people who try to board planes before their seat section is called

For decades, scientists have been trying to decipher why exactly people cut lines. Is it a false sense of urgency? An innate desire to be first? Whatever the reason, American Airlines wants you to avoid it. The airline is testing new technology to alert passengers and gate agents if someone tries to board before their […]

American Airlines is testing new boarding platform

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American Airlines is testing new boarding platform

A New Zealand airport wants you to hug faster An airport sets a limit on how long passengers can hug their loved ones to “ensure a smooth process.” Scripps news As the holiday season approaches, American Airlines is implementing a new platform designed to stop the re-emergence of “gate lice.” “Gate lice” is a term […]

American Airlines is testing a new system to humiliate “gate lice,” the people who try to board planes before their seat section is called

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American Airlines is testing a new system to humiliate “gate lice,” the people who try to board planes before their seat section is called

For decades, scientists have been trying to decipher why exactly people cut lines. Is it a false sense of urgency? An innate desire to be first? Whatever the reason, American Airlines wants you to avoid it. The airline is testing new technology to alert passengers and gate agents if someone tries to board before their […]

American Airlines is taking on “gate lice” crowding the boarding gate

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American Airlines is taking on “gate lice” crowding the boarding gate

American Airlines is in the early stages of rolling out technology it believes will prevent passengers from becoming so-called “gate lice.” The new system will have an audible signal if someone tries to board the plane before being asked to do so. “Gate lice” are a nuisance for fellow passengers, but also for the staff […]

The Ameircan Airlines test helps enforce boarding groups

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The Ameircan Airlines test helps enforce boarding groups

Travel tips: A hasty departure is unsafe and pointless Unplanning doesn’t have to be chaotic. Here's why patience makes for a smoother exit. American Airlines is testing a new boarding system to ensure passengers board in their assigned groups. The system is currently being tested in Albuquerque and Tucson and will soon be expanded to […]

How American Airlines is trying to stop line cuts

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How American Airlines is trying to stop line cuts

Mother wins case against American Airlines over child seats. A mother in Oregon has won a $3,500 small claims settlement against American Airlines. unbranded – newsworthy A major U.S. airline is considering how to prevent scary predators from impeding the boarding process. Fortunately for the traveling public, “gate lice” are not real lice. But these […]

American Airlines' message to boarding group scammers: Wait your turn.

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American Airlines' message to boarding group scammers: Wait your turn.

Attention American Airlines Passengers! If you're one of those overzealous travelers who skips the line by boarding ahead of your assigned group, the airline has you covered. American Airlines told CBS MoneyWatch that it is piloting technology that will alert gate agents if customers attempt to board the plane early, before their assigned boarding group […]

Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide as flurry of gains looms

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Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide as flurry of gains looms

Stocks fell on Monday as investors braced for a week of top gains that could propel or delay a record-breaking rally. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell nearly 0.3%, reaching a new all-time closing high and its sixth straight weekly gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell nearly 0.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) […]